Mid-Sha'ban
Islamic holiday
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- Mid-Sha'ban (Arabic: نصف شعبان , romanized: niṣf šaʿbān or ليلة نصف مِن شعبان laylat niṣf min šaʿbān "night on the half of Sha'ban") is a Muslim holiday observed by Shia and Sunni Muslim communities on the eve of 15th of Sha'ban (i.
- On this night, some communities celebrate a similar holiday called Shab-e-barat ( lit.
- Shab-e-Barat is celebrated in many South Asian, Central Asian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern countries.
- In fact, both Sunni and Shia Muslims recognise this night as the Night of Forgiveness.
- In many regions, this is also a night in which prayers are arranged for forgiveness from Allah for one's deceased ancestors.
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WikipediaMid-Sha'ban (Arabic: نصف شعبان, romanized: niṣf šaʿbān or ليلة نصف مِن شعبان laylat niṣf min šaʿbān "night on the half of Sha'ban") is a Muslim holiday observed by Shia and Sunni Muslim communities on the eve of 15th of Sha'ban (i.e., the night following the sunset on the 14th day of the eighth month of the Islamic calendar). On this night, some communities celebrate a similar holiday called Shab-e-barat (lit. 'Barat Night') or Laylat al-Bara’ah (Arabic: ليلة البراءة). Shab-e-Barat is celebrated in many South Asian, Central Asian, Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern countries.
Muslims observe Mid-Sha'ban as a night of worship and salvation. In fact, both Sunni and Shia Muslims recognise this night as the Night of Forgiveness. It is regarded as a night in which the fortunes of individuals for the coming year are decided and Allah may forgive sinners. In many regions, this is also a night in which prayers are arranged for forgiveness from Allah for one's deceased ancestors. Additionally, Twelver Shia Muslims commemorate the birthday of Muhammad al-Mahdi on this date.
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq and Imam Muhammad al-Baqir used to perform special prayers on this night. Scholars such as Imam Shafii, Imam Nawawi, Imam Ghazzali, and Imam Suyuti have declared praying acceptable on the night of mid-Shaban.
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